Description
Spicy buffalo chicken pasta delivers a flavor-packed meal that combines creamy sauce with zesty hot sauce. Buffalo chicken lovers will savor each bite of this comforting, easy-to-make dish that satisfies hunger and craves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups (16 oz) cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Heat skillet over medium temperature, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 1 minute.
- Introduce shredded chicken to skillet, coating thoroughly with buffalo sauce for robust flavor infusion.
- Create creamy sauce by incorporating heavy cream and ranch dressing, whisking until smooth and consistent.
- Gradually sprinkle cheese into mixture, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated with spicy, creamy mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance overall taste profile, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Optionally garnish with finely chopped green onions for fresh, zesty finish.
- Plate immediately while sauce remains warm and serve hot for optimal texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to prevent mushy texture when mixed with creamy sauce.
- Adjust buffalo sauce intensity by using mild or hot versions depending on spice preference.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for lighter, lower-calorie alternative.
- Prep chicken ahead of time by using rotisserie or pre-cooked shredded chicken for faster meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg